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Effect of kisspeptin injection on reproductive performance of Ossimi rams in subtropics

Research Authors
MA Abdel-Ghani, GB Mahmoud
Research Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of the Kisspeptin (KP) injection on semen quality, testosterone concentration, reaction time, testes and accessory genital glands measurements of Ossimi rams. Fourteen healthy Ossimi rams were randomly divided into control group (CG) and KP treated group (KPG) (7 per each). Rams of the KPG were treated once weekly with KP (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month. Semen volume, concentration, mass motility, percentage of live and dead sperm and total abnormal sperm were recorded twice weekly after treatment for five weeks. Testes measurements including scrotal circumference (SC), testis breadth (TB) and length (TL) using measuring tape and caliper were recorded. Blood samples were collected, and ultrasound examination of the accessory genital glands was measured. Semen characteristics were significantly (p < 0.05) affected by KP injection. The KP …

Research Department
Research Journal
Small Ruminant Research
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
179
Research Website
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Research Year
2019
Research Pages
43-47